Hi all.
I have now had the opportunity of doing some kilometers in my RF40 equipped with the RF overdrive 5th gear.
At an indicated 2100 RPM I am doing an indicated 100 Kilometers per hour. This appears to be significantly lower RPM for the same speed than I was getting before. The new gear does whine a bit, but overall I have found it a big improvement.
I know that RF are working on a new final drive ratio which offers better ratios for all gears. Maybe one day I will get to test test that, but this option is cheaper and certainly easier to fit. You can fit the new gear by removing the end case only.
Regards
John
I have now had the opportunity of doing some kilometers in my RF40 equipped with the RF overdrive 5th gear.
At an indicated 2100 RPM I am doing an indicated 100 Kilometers per hour. This appears to be significantly lower RPM for the same speed than I was getting before. The new gear does whine a bit, but overall I have found it a big improvement.
I know that RF are working on a new final drive ratio which offers better ratios for all gears. Maybe one day I will get to test test that, but this option is cheaper and certainly easier to fit. You can fit the new gear by removing the end case only.
Regards
John